Holiday apartment in Jesi: culture, nature and wine

Piazza Federico II and important cultural sites

Frederick II of Hohenstaufen was born on Piazza Federico II in Jesi on 26 December 1194. The square also occupies a large part of the site of the ancient Roman forum. In this way, a historical event is linked in a single place with the older history of the Roman city.

The Biblioteca comunale Planettiana in the Palazzo della Signoria contains around 110,000 volumes, manuscripts and incunabula from the 15th to the 19th century. The Pinacoteca Civica in the Palazzo Pianetti houses paintings from the 14th to the 19th century, including a significant collection of works by Lorenzo Lotto. The palazzo itself is an 18th-century residential palace with an Italian-style garden and a Rococo gallery. The Teatro Giovan Battista Pergolesi provides another architectural highlight with its elliptical auditorium, three tiers of boxes and a gallery.

Engaging experiences for different interests

The Museo Federico II Stupor Mundi is the world’s first museum to recreate the life and work of Emperor Frederick II. In sixteen themed rooms, it uses projections, stage sets and virtual installations. At the Museo delle Arti della Stampa, some printing presses are operational and are used for educational workshops and to teach historical printing techniques such as woodcut, copperplate engraving and lithography. Both places make history tangible through concrete spaces, images and processes.

Every year, on the weekend after 4 May, the historic centre of Jesi hosts the historical re-enactment of the Palio di San Floriano. It includes a procession of mayors and archery competitions. This date can therefore form a distinct cultural focus when planning your trip.

Ripa Bianca and the Ville e Vigneti route

The Centro Educativo Ambientale Sergio Romagnoli in the Riserva Naturale Regionale Ripa Bianca offers experiential educational programmes on rivers, lakes, wetlands and agricultural environments. The Riserva Naturale Regionale Ripa Bianca is a protected, species-rich natural area where environments heavily shaped by human activity have undergone ecological recovery. It provides space both for an interest in natural history and for exploring different habitats.

The Ville e Vigneti route connects Jesi with Castelbellino and leads through parks, gardens, historic villas and vineyards for walking and cycling. It is connected to the regional tourist cycling route along the Esino River. Depending on whether you prefer travelling on foot or by bicycle, the route offers a different perspective on the relationship between designed landscapes, historic estates and winegrowing.

Wine, olive oil and local products

Montecappone offers cellar tours by reservation, as well as guided tastings of wines and olive oils. Colleonorato welcomes visitors for wine tastings accompanied by a selection of local cured meats, artisan cheeses and traditional products. These offerings complement the cultural and nature-related impressions with an enjoyable exploration of regional produce.

Which holiday apartment in Jesi suits your plans

Piazza Federico II, the museums, Ripa Bianca, Montecappone and Colleonorato each offer a different focus. When choosing your holiday apartment in Jesi, you can therefore first consider whether you want to centre your stay mainly on history, events, walks and cycling tours, nature or wine tastings. This personal focus helps you align your accommodation choice with your preferred travel rhythm, without presupposing specific features of individual holiday apartments.

Other destinations besides Jesi

Besides Jesi, you can also explore Falconara Marittima, Filottrano, Rocca Priora, Maiolati Spontini, Sassoferrato, Loretello, Staffolo and San Sabino.

For the higher-level travel overview: Ancona.